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Danburite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Poor
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Danburite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Moissanite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Danburite and Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Danburite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.